REGENTS’ POLICY

PART X – ACADEMIC POLICY

Chapter 10.09 - Endowed ChairsEndowment for the Physical Sciences[C. Beam proposed change]

P10.09.010. Establishment of the Sydney Chapman Chair in Physical Sciences at the University of AlaskaFairbanks. [S. Henrichs comment: No other endowed chair is described in policy. I assume this is because it was funded by the state and is described in statute, but still, most of this seems OK to move to regulation or even delete. I propose retaining A., F. and the first part of G. in policy, and putting the rest in regulation.][D. Thomas comment: General Counsel has affirmed that state statute AS 14.40.282(a) requirements are addressed in sections A and G; appointment process is addressed in section F; and the factors for appointment of the chair and his/her duties are addressed in sections A, C, and D; and that these need to stay in policy.]

A.The board establishes the Sydney Chapman Chair in Physical Sciences at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, the support of which is governed by AS 14.40.282 and subsequent capital appropriations and private funds. This chair is established further to enhance the quality of teaching and research in areas of the physical sciences that are of special interest to the north. Appointments to this chair will honor and acknowledge the contributions of adistinguished physical scientists. [S. Henrichs comment: C. Beam proposed changing “north” to “state”, but since this reflects a past action of the board I am not sure that is appropriate.]

B.AnaAppointments to the Sydney Chapman Chair will be a term appointments subject to regents’ policy, university regulation, and rules and procedures governing faculty appointments at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The appointments may be renewable.

C.Appointees to the chair will be Ddistinguished physical scientists to be eligible to hold this chair will be characterized primarily by their ability to discover and publicize new knowledge,. Additionally, there must be awho havedemonstrated ability and willingness to share this knowledge with students and colleagues through teaching and seminars. Finally, anTheappointeesshould also be able to stimulate students and colleagues to strive for excellence in their own scientific efforts.

D.Verification of these characteristics will include acclaim by peers at the national and international level, professional awards and honors, editorial duties with prestigious scientific journals, and membership on important scientific committees. Both the quality and quantity of refereed publications will be considered in the selection.

E.Appointments to the Sydney Chapman Chair will acknowledge the contributions of an outstanding resident professorfaculty memberor will be used to attract a distinguished physical scientiststo the University of Alaska Fairbanks.[UAF not needed because of A.][D. Thomas comment: Part E should be deleted because it does not contribute beyond part C]

F.Appointments to this chair will be approved in advance by the board following nomination and screening procedures by the faculty of naturalphysicalsciences.[UAF faculty senate to align with the law.]

G.The endowment principal and related income account are to continue to be managed and invested, in trust, by the University of Alaska Foundation in accordance with foundation policies and procedures. The foundation is requested:

1.to set aside in an income account, all the spendable earnings, as defined by the Foundation's investment policy, on the endowment principal for expenditures in support of the chair as proposed by the chancellor and approved by the president; and

2.to report to the board the amount of the endowment principal and its projected earnings whenever the board is requested to make another appointment to the Sydney Chapman Chair.

[S. Henrichs comment: Currently (and for about the past 10 years) the position has been held by part-time visiting faculty, currently comprising two individuals. This is because the income is insufficient to pay a full-time chair. We explained this to the Board, and it was OK with them, but I’m not sure if any changes to the wording of this part of Policy are needed. I have proposed changes that reflect current practice.]

(11-21-97)

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